Ten years ago, we had an idea. We wanted to invite regional musicians for a weekend in Southern Jefferson County New York for a weekend of laughs, food, drinks, bonfires, midnight swims, and above all, music. As fortune and fate would have it, the musicians that were drawn to us as us to them, were closer than we could have imagined. Genna Tripoli, Jamie Williams, Andrew Ruddy, Monique Ritter, Anthony Lisi, and Doug Krupiak - soon came to the realization that Montario Point is what wove us as one. The music that was to follow at times came effortlessly. From following soulful voices on the wind and a change of course beginning a new life in Pulaski, Point Project was born.
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Genna Williams
Vocalist
Genna Williams' uniquely soulful voice effortlessly morphs from blues, to country, to rhythm and blues, and into her own undeniably original sound. She is a song writer in her own right and is quickly being respected as just that. She has identified herself a central figure in the newly formed Point Project.
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Andrew Ruddy
Banjo/Rythym Guitar/Vocals
Andy is pretty good at keeping rhythm and writing songs.
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Monique Ritter
Violinist/Vocalist
Monique is a classically trained violinist who has over the years become an improvisational player that brings her own unique and style to the songwriting process. She’s able to find harmony that is often unheard. Her beautiful layering of melody and harmony will undoubtedly catch your ear.
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Doug Krupiak
Bassist
Doug’s mastery of the bass is fundamental to the funk, flow, and backbone of Point Project’s driving rhythms and most elegant scores through the bowing of his deft technique. Bringing his genuine lighthearted kindness to the band, his creativity and intuitive bass lines are essential to the original Point Project sound.
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Anthony Lisi
Lead Guitar/Percussion
Anthony has impeccable timing on percussive instruments and is a master of tone and intonation on a variety of guitars. He imagines stringed instruments in ways that are rarely encountered. Anthony brings an undeniably unique component to Point Project and will likely become one of your favorites. -
Jamie Williams
Rhythm Guitar/Vocal/Percussion
Jamie is a poet and possesses an insight into the writing process and creation of music itself that is rare and precious. His is a vocal bass and wields a pure and soothing tone that is rare among singers able to reach such deep and natural notes.